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In Memory of Maxine Christopher
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Maxine Christopher, as a member of Grace Lutheran Church
in River Forest came to be so much a part of what makes
the Ministry happen. Her passing on March 30, 2007 was
an opportunity for us to see how important Grace and the
Ministry were in her life. We felt honored to have had
the Ministry be an expression of her faith in Christ.
The memorial gifts given in her name from friend's and
family were not only deeply appreciated, but allowed for
her legacy to continue after her passing. Thank you
Maxine!
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Senior Dinner |
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The Our Gang Senior group is in need of a host for a Saturday
Dinner. Jo Kujawinski, our Parish Nurse and Our Gang Program
Coordinator does her best to give the group opportunities for
sharing and Ministry. If your congregation or organization is
interested in volunteering on a Saturday in May through July,
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Emuse
Chicago Uptown Ministry
April 2007 |
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To Whom it May Concern,
The message of Easter is hopeful, as in Isaiah
65 where the prophet speaks of a better time,
when infants don't die, and old folks grow old.
Where people are housed and their gardens are
full of fruit, and the wolf and the lamb sleep
together. WE feel that message strongly, as a
new era begins at the Ministry. A Board
Refocusing Retreat coming up in May, lead by
former Northern Illinois District President Bill
Ameiss is a crucial step to new leadership. The
22nd Annual Hunger Walk will allow us to offset
costs of buying the fresh dairy,eggs, and
produce that many of our clients so desperately
need to overcome illnesses like diabetes and
heart disease. The Ministry Drive Days Picnic
on June 23rd will be a great opportunity for
fellowship, as community members and long time
supporters of the Ministry come together in
celebration of the Ministry's 36th year and to
thank all those congregations involved in our
Drive Days. Please take time to find out more
about these events in this edition of EMUSE and
join in our sense of optimism.
Please Join Us!
Pastor Bob Lesher Jr.
Executive Director
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22nd Annual Greater Chicago Food Depository
Hunger Walk-Saturday June 16th
Montrose Harbor 4400 North at the Lakefront.
Registration 8 am with Step-Off at 9:30 am
2.5 Mile Walk along Chicago's Lakeforont to
benefit the Ministry. Every dollar earned is
a dollar taken off our Grocery Bill! $140
buys one ton of Food!
Click
here to go to the GCFD website and
download the form or call Shawna Tuttle at
the Ministry for pledge forms 773.271.3760
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Charity Dress Sale a Success!
 The
Dress Sale on April 14th at Laurel Hill
Elementary School was a great success !
At least a thousand new bridesmaid and wedding
gowns were donated and sold to Benefit Chicago
Uptown Ministry, Walther Lutheran High School,
Voices of Care, Immanuel Bartlett Church and
Laurel Hill Elementary.
Many Thanks to Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Bartlett along with Shelly Farley and Rev.
Jim Bach. The Ministry would like to also
Thank volunteers Karen Wendt of St. Paul Mt.
Prospect, John Tonnemacher of St. John's in
Lombard, and Gail Anker and Barb HImley of
St. John's in Schaumburg.
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"
Know then, whatever cheerful and serene Supports
the mind, supports the body too: Hence, the most
vital movement mortals feel Is hope, the balm
and lifeblood of the soul."
-John
Armstrong
(Source: Art
of Preserving Health)
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Contact Information
Pastor Bob Lesher
773.271.3760 |
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